Why in News The Indian government argued in the Supreme Court that labeling non-consensual sex by a husband as rape could disrupt marriage...
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The Indian government argued in the Supreme Court that labeling non-consensual sex by a husband as rape could disrupt marriage dynamics.
Current law (Exception 2 of Section 375 IPC) excludes non-consensual sex by a husband with his wife (if she's over 15) from being classified as rape.
The government claims that the husband-wife relationship is special and should be treated differently from other relationships.
They argued that spouses expect reasonable sexual access, which should influence how non-consensual acts are legally viewed within marriage.
The government acknowledged the need to protect a woman's consent but emphasized that laws should also consider the rights of husbands in marriage.
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